The iconic architectural element called the 'Pietra Dura'—the inlay tech of using polished, colored gemstones to create intricate patterns—grew widely popular during the rule of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The iconic architectural element called the 'Pietra Dura'—the inlay tech of using polished, colored gemstones to create intricate patterns—grew widely popular during the rule of:
A. Akbar
B. Jahangir
C. Shah Jahan
D. Sher Shah Suri
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Pietra Dura inlay work reached its peak aesthetic maturity under Shah Jahan, as seen prominently on the walls of the Taj Mahal and the Diwan-i-Khas.

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The 'Jabalpur' region was part of which kingdom?
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Correct Answer: Option A


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Correct Answer: Option C


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